The third full-length effort from the Minneapolis-based duo and the follow-up to 2016's evocative song cycle , delivers another meticulously crafted set of songs that also feel lived in and earnest. While the lyrics are steeped in Midwest longing and open-road stargazing, there is a distinct Cali-pop vibe to the -esque "Mexico" and "Strands" Align," two of the ten-track set's earliest and strongest offerings. While vocalist and bassist 's compositions are unabashedly steeped in the 1970s -- this is a band named after a song -- that golden patina is accented by enough modern flourishes that the proceedings never feel overtly retro, despite 's -meets- vocalizing. Produced by drummer , the arrangements are inventive throughout, with sweeping strings, jangly guitars, and warm reverb-drenched synths doing most of the heavy lifting. The sumptuous "Waiting for the Symphony" effectively incorporates elements of soul and R&B, as does the hypnotic, multifaceted "Ribboned Skies," the latter of which manages to add in some impressive progressive rock brush strokes as well -- hello . What's most remarkable about is its ability to shoehorn these myriad sonic predilections into something that feels and sounds so effortless and cohesive. It's a cool wash of shimmering dream pop, soulful, electronics-laced indie rock, and windows-down Americana that somehow manages to be both unassuming and grand. ~ James Christopher Monger